Despite the regular cases of crashing of
marriages in Nollywood, which has almost become synonymous with the industry,
these couples have been able to prove to the world that something good can come
out of the industry. Hear what they have to say about their marriages….
One of Nollywood marriages that has become a
reference point in Nigeria today is that of Olu Jacob and his wife, Joke Silva.
The couple keyed into each other, and look at each other like partners in
progress, not rivals. Olu Jacobs, a veteran actor and his wife, also an actress
of great repute, have become role models to many young people in Nigeria.
They have been able to build a nearly perfect
union that is worthy of emulation. Unlike most Nollywood marriages, the union
has been scandal free and very blissful. The marriage has been in place for
well over 25 years with children.
Olu has this to say; “It is always good when God
gives you your friend as spouse, when you meet your friend as your wife, life
would be much easier because when others fail, you would succeed with
friendship. Joke is more than a friend to me, she is a mother, a friend and a
very caring, generous and deep persona.”
Jide and Henrieta Kosoko
Another celebrated marriage in Nollywood is that
of Jide Kosoko and his plum wife, Henrietta who is also an actress. Jide and
Henrietta have been able to make their marriage stand the taste of time despite
the odds. The fact that the actor is a polygamist has not made a mess of
his love for his Delta State-born wife.
Norbert and Gloria Young
Norbert and Gloria Anozie-Young have been married
for over 11 years without any regret. Their marriage, which has produced
three beautiful kids, was initially trailed by criticisms. But today, the union
has stood the taste of time. Gloria was one of the very few top actresses who
adorned the screen in the 90s.
Her colleague in the industry accused her of
snatching her husband from her, and went all out to discredit the marriage. But
despite her criticisms, Gloria and her beau have moved on, enjoying the best
that marriage life can offer them.
Zack and Ngozie Orji
Zack and his wife, Ngozie have successfully lived
as a perfect match. Overtime, they have learnt to place their marriage above
individual interests. They have been married for 23 years and are blessed with
three lovely children. His first son, Leo’nel is making a career in music.
In one of his interviews, Zack owes the success
of their marriage to mutual understanding and their determination to make it
work. “What has us going is our resolve to make it work. We decided that it had
to work and we made serious efforts to make it work. If you agree as a couple,
God would make it work. We realised a long time ago, that as man and woman, we
lacked the power to make it work on our own. We make sacrifices, especially as
a children are involved,” he says
Patrick and Ireti Doyle
Married for some years now and still have the
newness of love blossoming in their union. Patrick sought the hand of Ireti in
marriage after he lost his former wife to the cold hands of death some years
back. Interestingly, both Pat and Ireti are making a living out of
acting. The couple is blessed with six children, four from Pat’s earlier
marriage.
Culled from Vanguard
Culled from Vanguard
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